Job Description

We are looking for an individual who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience of leading and managing administrative teams. You should have a proven ability to work to tight deadlines, pay attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
The Service is committed to providing a comprehensive service of the highest possible quality. As the successful candidate, you will play a key part in helping us to deliver this level of service to the children and families seen by our service.
This is a great opportunity and, in return for your skills and experience, we will encourage your personal development by providing annual appraisals and opportunities for further training
The post holder will work closely and collaboratively to provide administration management and business support ensuring effective and efficient running of the complex functions within this service particularly in relation to:

• Line management and leadership for the Orthoptic administration and clerical team
• Business planning and service delivery
• Recruitment
• Performance/quality management
• Information analysis
• Implementation of change/development
• Service review, innovation and design
• Support systems management
• Service costings
• Management of staff lists and workforce changes

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities